In the center of the Guiyi Realm, there is a floating immortal mountain, the place with the most concentrated immortal energy in the entire universe.
Within a grand hall atop the floating immortal mountain, Emperor Guiyi was enjoying his decadent imperial life.
A group of stunning celestial maidens, clad in vibrant attire, danced wildly around Emperor Guiyi, creating a scene that was vulgar and unsightly.
As a dignified Emperor, he had not escaped such base desires; he actually liked women, and so many at once.
Just then, an official under him requested an audience and was summoned into the hall by Emperor Guiyi.
This official appeared righteous, standing in a corner of the hall, fiercely criticizing the celestial maidens' immodest and shameless behavior with his eyes.
As for witnessing the Emperor's decadent life, he felt greatly honored, as it indicated his close relationship with the Emperor, who did not treat him as an outsider.
Emperor Guiyi, still immersed in enjoyment, suddenly shivered all over, quickly returning to his sage-like state, his eyes clear, his demeanor heroic and wise.
"Zhong Li Zhe, you have arrived at the perfect time. I have personally verified these women, and they are quite excellent. I shall bestow them upon you!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your immense grace!"
This official, named Zhong Li Zhe, was momentarily overwhelmed with flattery and quickly bowed deeply to express his gratitude.
"Speak, what matter do you wish to report this time?"
Emperor Guiyi, now being attended to by maidservants who adjusted his robes and straightened his posture, sat upright, his imperial majesty making it impossible to look directly at him.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the city of Digou was attacked by a mysterious force the other day. General Digou, along with Generals Dijian, Diqi, and Dizei, whose fiefdoms are adjacent to his, were all severely injured and stripped of their Great Daos."
"What kind of power possesses such strength?"
Emperor Guiyi's hand, without conscious thought, had already crushed the armrest of his dragon throne.
"Your subordinate has a detailed intelligence report here. I request Your Majesty to review it."
Zhong Li Zhe quickly presented a jade slip, which contained not only the progression of events that day but also the preliminary results of their subsequent investigation.
As Emperor Guiyi read the jade slip, his expression grew increasingly solemn.
The emergence of seven Golden Immortals this time far exceeded his expectations.
Furthermore, that yellow gourd, capable of absorbing Golden Immortals, could also strip away Great Daos.
This was likely a Primordial Supreme Treasure.
All treasures within this realm should belong to him, Emperor Guiyi.
Anyone who accidentally obtained a treasure should hand it over. Now, there were wicked commoners hoarding treasures; it was truly detestable and hateful!
Also, these people concealed their cultivation, hiding among the common folk. What were their intentions?
Did these wicked commoners intend to harm me!
The current Guiyi Realm, ruled by his iron fist for millions of years, had a deeply entrenched class structure.
Only officials who were subservient to him could cultivate to the Immortal Lord realm and above.
For others, reaching the Heavenly Immortal realm was already the pinnacle.
The occasional genius who broke through to the Immortal Lord realm through their own strength was already a rare sight.
But to break through to the Golden Immortal realm was almost impossible.
"Investigate for me! You must find all these wicked commoners and leave none behind!"
"Your humble servant obeys your decree!"
Zhong Li Zhe departed after receiving his orders, and for a period afterward, the entire Guiyi Realm was turned upside down.
During this time, many hidden agents planted by Huang Feifei were naturally apprehended.
These infiltrators knew that falling into enemy hands meant a fate worse than death, so once their identities were exposed, they would resolutely take their own lives.
However, the Guiyi Realm pressed on relentlessly, soon locating the cave dwelling where Xiao Fei had previously hidden. But Xiao Fei had long since departed, and they found nothing.
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On the other side, Xiao Fei was relentlessly pursuing Dao Worms in the chaotic void, collecting them into his yellow gourd, with no intention of concealing his actions.
The myriad worlds in this universe had either transformed into Dao Worms or become their food.
Now, with the myriad worlds gone, only a large swarm of Dao Worms roamed the chaotic void.
Only a very small minority had successfully found black holes to enter the Guiyi Realm.
Xiao Fei, now possessing Golden Immortal cultivation, could traverse among the Dao Worms with ease.
After being collected into the yellow gourd, these Dao Worms could not only be refined into blood but also produced crystalline spheres.
These crystalline spheres, when absorbed by the Jianmu fruit, could significantly expand the area of the Jianmu world.
The Dao Worms in the chaotic void scattered and fled from his pursuit, and Xiao Fei even successfully captured a fourth-tier Dao Worm with his yellow gourd.
All the Great Daos comprehended by the Dao Worms were related to devouring. He could then present the Dao Comprehension Fruit containing the Great Dao of Devouring to Ning.
Just as Xiao Fei was chasing the Dao Worms, causing them to scatter and wail in panic, the powerhouses of the Demon-Monster Alliance also successfully gathered intelligence about him.
Having escaped from a desperate situation at Xiao Fei's hands last time, both the Lei Peng Demon Venerable and the San Yang Demon Lord felt deeply humiliated.
Therefore, they vowed that this time, they would absolutely not let Xiao Fei escape their grasp again.
Simultaneously, the Human Race also received the news.
Xuan Tian Dao Venerable received the news with a look of helplessness and distress.
"Alas! Why must it be like this!"
"You were hiding so well, why did you have to jump out and cause trouble!"
"My poor old bones haven't even fully recovered from the injuries sustained last time!"
Xuan Tian Dao Venerable was filled with complaints, yet he still walked out of his cave dwelling with a pained expression.
Just then, a communication talisman flew from afar and landed in Xuan Tian Dao Venerable's hand.
A complex message was transmitted through the talisman.
As Xuan Tian Dao Venerable read the information, his expression shifted back and forth, from excitement to doubt, finally settling into resignation.
After finishing the talisman, Xuan Tian Dao Venerable turned and retreated back into his cave dwelling.
He then posted a notice outside his dwelling stating that he was entering a period of secluded cultivation and would not receive visitors, asking not to be disturbed.
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On the other side, after Zhu Yu heard this intelligence, he was initially quite worried.
However, upon learning that Xuan Tian Dao Venerable had announced his secluded cultivation and would not emerge, he also put aside his worries and returned home to cultivate in seclusion.
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Meanwhile, the two great figures, San Yang Demon Lord and Lei Peng Demon Venerable, upon receiving the news this time, cast aside any semblance of composure befitting their status and flew directly into the chaotic void.
As they pursued into the chaotic void, following Xiao Fei's aura, they soon arrived before a black vortex.
"Strange! What is this thing?"
"The aura disappears after reaching here!"
"Could Xiao Fei have entered through here?"
The two great figures stood before the black vortex, looking at each other, yet neither dared to venture in first.
They both knew Xiao Fei to be cunning and to have many clones.
What if the other party had set up a massive trap within, deliberately using a clone to lure them into it? That would be a huge loss.
"Hahaha, I suspect Xiao Fei must have entered through here.
Daoist Friend Lei Peng, you go in first to investigate, and I will guard outside for you."
San Yang Demon Lord, unwilling to risk himself, tried to trick Lei Peng Demon Venerable into taking the lead.
But Lei Peng Demon Venerable was not foolish. Hearing this, his eyebrows shot up in anger, thinking that indeed, those with two heads were also more cunning.
"Old San Yang, why don't you go in and investigate, and I will guard outside for you."